Tax Day in October: What late filers need to know before the October 15 deadline

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — If you missed filing your taxes in April and requested an extension, time is running out; your final deadline to file is next Wednesday, October 15.

According to the IRS, at least 200,000 more people requested extensions this year compared to last, meaning millions of Americans still need to file before the clock runs out.

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Las Vegas resident Sally Johnson says she always files early to avoid the stress and potential penalties that come with waiting until the last minute.

“I always file on time, I even paid my property taxes,” Johnson said. “I don’t want to do that — I can’t afford that.”

But for those still waiting, exp